Connections  |  October 2015  
Every Woman's Place for Support, Connections and Community.
How are we doing?
 
Every year, the Women's Centre asks everyone who has participated in our events, used our services or volunteered with us to fill out our Annual Outcome Survey. By participating in this survey, you make your voice heard and help the Women's Centre to shape future plans and align them with community needs. Please take this short online survey and let us know how we are doing. We would love to have your input!
Volunteer Appreciation Party
There are over 550 volunteers at the Women's Centre who host workshops, run peer support programming, work on social issues, and so much more.
Join us in celebrating their hard work on October 29th @ 5:30pm with finger food and entertainment at the Centre. RSVP at 403-264-1155 or
Hello Lesley!
Lesley is our newest practicum student. She likes bell hooks, scary movies and talking to women from all walks of life. Learn more about her here.

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Get Your Vote On!  

The federal election is fast approaching and a handful of Social Policy Committee volunteers are writing a series of blogs to get you ready. Check out Voting 101 and A brief history of women's vote, the first two installments of this series. Keep an eye open for more!
Girl Power After School 

Starting October 6, girls 10-12 years old can get a hardy dose of Girl Power twice a week, every week, for free! Excited? So are we! The first month will focus on media and gender, with workshops on Aboriginal drumming, crocheting and hip hop! This is a drop-in program -- girls can sign up throughout the school year. To register, contact Sarah at
Holidays at the Women's Centre 

What does December look like at the Women's Centre? Last year, over 3,000 individuals accessed the Toy Room program. We're looking for volunteers, toy drive organizers and other helpers over the holiday season. For details on various ways to get involved, check out our website.
Community Events 

We Vote | Saturday Oct. 17 10am-1pm
Poverty Talks is hosting "We Vote"- a listen, learn and act workshop on the International Day to Eradicate Poverty. Explore federal policies that impact poverty right here at home!
Upcoming Workshops 
 
Our workshops are free and open to all women. Click here to see the complete October calendar. 

Yoga | Mondays at 9:30-10:30am
During this one hour class, we will work on strengthening the body and relaxing the mind. This gentle yoga class is for all body types, age groups and experience levels. All yoga supplies provided.

Preventing Domestic Violence | Wednesday Oct.7, 6-8pm
Elena Esina will talk about SHIFT, how domestic violence affects Calgarians and how we can all work together to put an end to domestic violence.

Embroidered Portraits | Tuesday Oct. 15, 6-8pm
Join us for this workshop and learn the basics of embroidery while creating one-of-a-kind mixed media art pieces.

No children in these workshops please.
Our Vision: Women Supporting Communities, Communities Supporting Women.